Diagnostic Testing
Dr. Rootes offers a variety of diagnostic testing to help assess and diagnose each patient depending on their individual health concerns. Diagnostic tests offered include:
- Allergy testing – both food and environmental tests including IgG and IgE mediated allergies
- Hormone testing -both blood and salivary tests are offered
- Adrenal stress index
- Female hormone panel – basic, extended, fertility, and menopause
- Male hormone panel – basic, extended, andropause
- Thyroid function
- Gluten sensitivity and celiac tests
- GI health panel – including tests for parasite, bacteria and viruses, IBS, IBD,
- Biomeridian electro dermal tests
- Oxidative stress test
- Blood type
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Candida
- Cardiovascular risk
Conditions frequently requiring diagnostic testing:
- Digestive disturbance
- Allergies both seasonal and chronic
- Immune dysfunction
- Hormone imbalance including gynaecological issues, menopause, infertility,
- Hair loss
- Low libido
- Anxiety and depression
- Insomnia
- Headache and migraine
- Skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, acne
- Fatigue
- Autoimmune conditions
Some diagnostic tests can be done in office while others require samples to be collected at home and then sent to the lab for evaluation. For more information about the services provided please visit:
Diagnos-Techs: http://diagnostechs.com/
Meridian Valley: http://meridianvalleylab.com/
Rocky Mountain Analytical: http://www.rmalab.com/
Life labs: http://www.lifelabs.com/

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Dr. Rootes is the medical expert on Vancouver’s Urban Rush.